New in the collection: Clinton, Gore, Hunt pinback

Pinback that reads "4 more for Clinton/Gore and Governor Jim Hunt, Chicago 1996 Democratic National Convention" and includes a map of North Carolina superimposed over a map of the U.S.

The “4 More” theme on this somewhat crowded convention badge linked the Clinton-Gore ticket’s bid for an encore in the White House with Gov. Hunt’s simultaneous run for his fourth and final term.

Reelection ruled. Hunt defeated Robin Hayes 56-43 percent. Nationally Clinton received only 49 percent — 44 percent in North Carolina — but that was enough because Ross Perot’s third-party candidacy kept Bob Dole from topping 41 percent.